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Research
Our 30 research groups, based around 18 research themes, work together under a common goal of education and surgical intervention.
Teaching
We offer opportunities for research training for clinical and non-clinical graduates and host two taught master's courses. We are also responsible for delivering the surgical training to Medical School undergraduates.
Engagement
We aim to showcase our research, inspire the younger generation, engage with the local community and raise debate on the impact of science on society.
News
NDS celebrates two CRUK awards for colorectal cancer research
29 October 2025
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is celebrating the achievements of Professor Simon Buczacki and Dr Alex Gordon-Weeks, who have both received Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Discovery Programme Awards — a rare double success for a single university department.
Professor Fadi Issa honoured with ISOT Recognition Award for leadership in transplantation
27 October 2025
Professor Fadi Issa, Professor of Transplantation at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), has been awarded the Recognition Award by the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), celebrating his outstanding leadership and contributions to the field of transplantation.
Teaching Excellence Awards 2025: Mr Martin Gillies recognised for outstanding teaching
24 October 2025
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is delighted to announce that Mr Martin Gillies has been recognised in the 2025 Teaching Excellence Awards, receiving an Excellent Teacher Award for his exceptional contributions to education within the Medical Sciences Division.
To Immunity and Beyond: A conversation with Fadi Issa
23 October 2025
Professor Fadi Issa, from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, joins the latest episode of To Immunity and Beyond — a podcast series produced by the Oxford Immunology Network — to discuss his pioneering work on regulatory T cell (T reg) therapy in kidney transplantation.
Surgical Grand Rounds
The Surgical Grand Rounds are the key educational meetings for consultants, juniors and medical students. Presentations revolve around clinical cases and are followed by lively, educational discussion.
Resources for Researchers
Explore our collection of resources useful to researchers in all parts of the research process, from experimental techniques to publication and review.
Latest publications
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Evaluation of a national digital pre-implantation biopsy service for deceased-donor kidney transplantation in the UK (Pithia trial); a stepped-wedge cluster randomised registry trial.
Journal article
Summers DM. et al, (2025), Lancet Reg Health Eur, 56
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Exploring the implementation and integration of structured medication reviews in primary care: A qualitative evaluation using normalization process theory
Preprint
Reidy C. et al, (2025)
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Activity outcomes after hip arthroplasty: an information tool based on patients' experience captured in a hospital registry.
Journal article
Cole S. et al, (2025), BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 26
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Effective altruism in global health: doing better, justly.
Journal article
Celie K-B. et al, (2025), BMJ Glob Health, 10
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Is 2 h of Hypothermic Machine Perfusion for Pancreas Preservation Effective in Improving Graft Reperfusion?
Journal article
Mesnard B. et al, (2025), Transplant Direct, 11
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Causes of Prolonged Cold Ischemia Time After Arrival of Deceased Donor Kidney at Implanting Center: Results From a Prospective Audit.
Journal article
Mujeeb M. et al, (2025), Clin Transplant, 39
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AI at NDS
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Women in Science
We are making positive changes to the way we support staff, including women scientists, in the department.
Supporting Our Staff
We actively promote the provision of a family friendly working environment, equal opportunities and career development.
Study With Us
Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
Contact us
The Department's administration team is located in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington, Oxford.
Videos
Watch some of our researchers presenting their work.